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underground wonders  to explore

The Waitomo caves are a phenomenon unique to New Zealand: the walls and ceilings are covered in thousands of blue glowworms

 Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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 Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave

Nestled in the heart of the Tennen Mountains in Austria, the Eisriesenwelt is the largest ice cave in the world.

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 Son Doong Cave

Son Doong, the largest cave in the world, only opened to the public in 2013. The vast expanse could house a 40-floor skyscraper with room to spare.

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Paris Catacombs

The Paris Catacombs hold the largest ossuary in the world. Beginning in the late 18th century.The Paris Catacombs lie 20 metres underground

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 Wieliczka Salt Mine

The Wieliczka Salt Mine was operational for nearly 700 years, dug out of the entrails of the earth by generation upon generation of miners

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 Derinkuyu Underground

A church, a school, a stable, even a prison—these are some of the impressive facilities found inside the underground city of Derinkuyu, in Turkey

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